Peter Sellers stars as a simple-minded gardener named Chance whose talk about planting and seasons is mistaken by many Washington insiders for political wisdom about shifts in the economy. Based on the 1970 novel by Jerzy Kosinski, the movie also stars Shirley MacLaine, Jack Warden and Melvyn Douglas who won a Best Supporting Oscar for his role as the dying millionaire, Ben Rand. There’s a big North Carolina connection. A large part of it was shot at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. As it’s one of one of my all-time favorites, I am pleased to be introducing the film before the screening at the SECU Auditorium in the East Building. 8 p.m. $5 ($7 for museum members).

▪ Jan. 13, the Cinema Inc.’s 52nd season continues with Orson Welles’ 1942 classic “The Magnificent Ambersons’” at 7 p.m. Subscriptions for the rest of the season are sold out, but those interested in subscribing for the next season can send their contact information to thecinemainc@gmail.com.